University of Lilongwe Ranking and Reviews

University of Lilongwe Country Rank: 16 – University of Lilongwe World Rank: 13622

University of Lilongwe UNILIL located in Lilongwe and founded in 2015. Malawi has a population over 21.335 million. University of Lilongwe is a private university. The university offering short courses, online courses and degree programs. University of Lilongwe Acceptance rate is 53%. Type of degree programs is a Bachelor’s (B.Sc) Degree, Master’s degree (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Phd.). Visit Ministry of Higher Education in Malawi for university accreditation. Please find below other informations about university.

University of Lilongwe Courses Offered

Find University of Lilongwe Offering Courses and Fees, Online Courses, Degree Programs. Click to the plus button to open accordion to see more courses and degree programs.

  • School of Management
    • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
    • Bachelor Of Science in Procurement And Supply Chain Management
    • Bachelor Of Business Administration
  • School of Education
    • Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education
  • School of Governance
    • Bachelor of Science in Community Development
    • Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
    • Bachelor of Science In Social Work
  • School of Applied Sciences
    • Bachelor of Science In Applied and Development Economics
  • Doctor of Philosophy In Applied and Development Economics
  • Master of Science in Applied and Development Economics
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Development
  • Certificate in Early Childhood Development

Online Courses and Distance Education Programs Not reported. Please visit later!

Associate Degree Programs Not reported. Please visit later!

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University of Lilongwe Fees

University of Lilongwe Course fees range is K 350,000 – K 400,000. Check table below.

Fess Structure Tuition Fees (K)
RegistrationK 15,000
Undergraduate Tuition Fees: Year 1& 2,
Year 3& 4
K 350,000/ Semester
K 400,000/ Semester
Postgraduate FeeK 390,000.00 – K 468,000.00
Library FeeK 5,000/ Year
Student CouncilK 5,000/ Year
Medical Fee ( Day Students)K 5,000/ Year
Accommodation FeeK 250,000/ Semester
FoodK 230,000/ Semester
Medical FeeK 15,000/ Year
Bank DetailsNational Bank of Malawi
Account NameUniversity of Lilongwe
Account Number1004349004
Account TypeCurrent Account
Service CentreGateway
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University of Lilongwe Admission Requirements (2024 intake)

Academic Calendar: Spring semester (January – April); Summer semester (May-August); Fall semester (September-December)

The M.Sc. Program in Applied and Development Economics consists 8 courses (minimum 25 credit hours) and Master’s Thesis with 12 credit hours (total 36 credits) in line with most MSc programs in North America (Canada and US), as well as in SADC and COMESA regions.

Both programmes have six elective courses to diversify students’ knowledge and to widen professional skills and working opportunities.

University of Lilongwe Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for the M.Sc. program in Applied and Development Economics is the successful completion of academic requirements of the B.Sc. degree in Economics, or related fields and the fulfilment of other admission criteria of the University of Lilongwe. Graduates in other fields of social Sciences such as Agribusiness, Accounting, Law, Psychology, Political sciences, History, etc. are eligible for admission upon the completion of one semester (equivalent) preparatory or bridging courses at UNILIL.

The Graduate School requires a minimum undergraduate CGPA of 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale) or at least 65% for admission into this program. The University may also consider lesser qualification if the applicant demonstrates sufficient work experiences in the relevant field and industry. For those who have undergraduate CGPA between 2.5 and 2.59, they can be admitted after passing bridging courses (2 to 4 courses) as assigned following department recommendations based on the student background and course deficiencies, as well as, work experiences.

If English is not the first language, the student may need to undertake an approved English language test such as TOEFL with a minimum of 300 points out of 500 (minimum 60%).

However, the student may also discuss the available options with the university academic advisor or registrar.

Distribution of Courses by Year and Semester
The MSc program completion is spread of two years. The first year mainly concentrates on course work (studying both core and elective courses) and the second year is normally assigned for research, thesis write-up and defense.

University of Lilongwe Eligibility Requirements

The general admission requirements for the M.Sc. program in Applied and Development Economics is the successful completion of academic requirements of the B.Sc. degree in Economics, or related fields and the fulfilment of other admission criteria of the University of Lilongwe. Graduates in other fields of social Sciences such as Agribusiness, Accounting, Law, Psychology, Political sciences, History, etc. are eligible for admission upon the completion of one semester (equivalent) preparatory or bridging courses at UNILIL.

The Graduate School requires a minimum undergraduate CGPA of 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale) or at least 65% for admission into this program. The University may also consider lesser qualification if the applicant demonstrates sufficient work experiences in the relevant field and industry. For those who have undergraduate CGPA between 2.5 and 2.59, they can be admitted after passing bridging courses (2 to 4 courses) as assigned following department recommendations based on the student background and course deficiencies, as well as, work experiences.

If English is not the first language, the student may need to undertake an approved English language test such as TOEFL with a minimum of 300 points out of 500 (minimum 60%).

However, the student may also discuss the available options with the university academic advisor or registrar.

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University of Lilongwe Scholarship

The University of Lilongwe offers the following scholarship scheme;

  • First year applicants who did exceptionally well in their MSCE/O Levels (15 points and below) shall be offered 20% scholarship on tuition fee.
  • Degree completion applicants who did exceptionally well in their diploma studies 20% scholarship on tuition fee.
  • All students appearing on the Dean’s list shall be given 50% scholarship for the next Semester.

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Housing and Dormitory Fees

The average monthly housing and dormitory fees for students in the Malawi can vary based on factors such as location, accommodation type, and amenities provided. On average, students can expect to budget is over 2,200.500 MK per annum for housing or dormitory expenses.

Cost of Living in Malawi

Housing: 98,000.00 MK to 202,500.00 MK – includes the cost of rent, utilities, and other associated expenses. The cost of housing will vary depending on the size and location of your home, as well as the amenities offered. This informations was gathered in April 2024.

Food: 171,954.40 MK to 235,290.90 MK – includes the cost of groceries, meals out, and other food-related expenses. The cost of food will vary depending on your dietary needs and how often you eat out.

Transportation, Entertainment and Utilities: 1,000.00 MK to 2,500.00 MK – includes the cost of public transportation, gas, and parking. The cost of transportation will vary depending on how much you travel and how you get around. This informations was gathered in April 2024

Communication: 3.500 MK to 5.000 MK – This includes the cost of cell phone service, internet, and other communication expenses. The cost of communication will vary depending on your usage and the plan you choose. This informations was gathered in April 2024

University of Lilongwe Address

Address: Lilongwe, Malawi

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